Midday Meals Supervisor

Judith Kerr Primary School

Our school is proud to be part of Anthem, a multi-academy trust that creates ambitious and successful schools where every child thrives.

Judith Kerr Primary School is a close and dedicated school community where staff, families and pupils work together to achieve the very best for all children. Judith Kerr Primary School provides a stimulating and exciting environment in which everyone feels valued and safe, with a strong commitment to memorable learning, high-quality relationships and the celebration of diversity.

Could you help make lunchtime one of the best parts of our children’s day?

At Judith Kerr Primary School, we want every child to feel happy, safe and known - in the classroom, in the playground and around the lunch table. That is why our Midday Meals Supervisors are such an important part of our school community.

We are looking for someone warm, positive and dependable who genuinely enjoys being around children. You will help create happy and safe lunchtimes, encourage children to play and socialise well, support them when they need a little extra help and model the kindness and respect we want to see throughout our school.

You don’t need to have worked in a school before. What matters most to us is who you are: patient, caring, proactive and willing to get involved. Whether you are helping a child open their lunch, joining in with a playground game, noticing someone who needs a friend or simply being a familiar, smiling face each day, the small things you do can make a big difference.

If you would like to become part of our warm, bilingual school community and help make our children’s school day that little bit better, we would love to hear from you

Job purpose

To work effectively as part of a team with responsibility for the children within the school during their lunchtime break.

Main duties and responsibilities

To Supervise activities and maintain the health, safety, welfare, good conduct and safeguarding of pupils during the midday break, having regard to special or additional needs.

To manage and support pupils whilst eating their midday meal.

To manage and support the school meal wristband system.

Report incidents in line with school policy and administer basic first aid.

Assist in the supervision and running of activities during the midday break, including setting out and storing equipment.

Encourage pupils to select and eat healthy balanced meals.

Clean up spillages of food or liquid during meal service.

Wipe down tables and clean dining areas between meals.

To organise pupils play activities either outside or in the classroom.

To talk and listen to the children and encourage independent skills and good manners.

To share any concerns regarding any pupil with your Supervisor, Line Manager, Class Teacher or Head Teacher.

To share any child protection issues with the Head Teacher or Pupil/Parent Support Manager.

Benefits

As part of Anthem Schools Trust, staff benefit from a supportive working environment and access to a range of employee benefits, including health and wellbeing support, professional development opportunities and financial benefits.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff, visitors and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, suitable references and other essential checks. Staff involved in recruitment and selection are trained in safer recruitment, and all staff and volunteers undertake child protection training.